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Findings and Recommendations
11 findings
The 1969 Board of Supervisors accepted the responsibility and liability of the P&E Trail System in the Lake Don Pedro Sub-Division.
No recommendations for this finding
State laws and regulations do not favor long term operation of a landfill within Mariposa County.
Related Recommendations (1)
The Board of Supervisors should not delay in any negotiations with a regional landfill for waste exportation. To do so could lead to the County paying excessive costs which may be avoidable by timely decision making.
The Compost Facility is inadequate for the waste stream the County produces. Investment in equipment and upgrades at both the Landfill and Compost Facility is needed to meet state mandates and to better serve the County.
Related Recommendations (1)
The Board of Supervisors should seriously consider investing in the conversion of the Compost Facility to a much more efficient MRF system as well as in a proper baling system.
Current conditions favor Mariposa County in negotiations regarding waste exportation.
Related Recommendations (1)
The Board of Supervisors should not delay in any negotiations with a regional landfill for waste exportation. To do so could lead to the County paying excessive costs which may be avoidable by timely decision making.
The newly hired DPW Director and the current SWRD Manager are well aware of, and thoroughly understand, the issues discussed in this report. Both are highly knowledgeable, experienced, and forward thinking in the field of solid waste management.
Related Recommendations (1)
The Board of Supervisors should place a high value on the expertise, ideas, plans, and recommendations proposed by the DPW Director and the SWRD Manager regarding the Landfill and Compost Facility. UPDATE At its May 12, 2015 meeting the Board of Supervisors approved a resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to enter into a Lease/Purchase Agreement for a Baler and Conveyor System for use at the landfill. We applaud the Board for its approval of the purchase. We also commend DPW and SWRD staff for their continued efforts to improve the facilities at the Landfill. RESPONSES The Grand Jury requests responses to this report from the Board of Supervisors.
The GIS program used by the Agriculture Department is also used by the Public Works, Building, IT, and Planning Departments. Each department pays $500 per year for its use.
No recommendations for this finding
The Department currently has three vehicles, none of which is capable of transporting pesticides.
No recommendations for this finding
Creating an annual financial statement.
No recommendations for this finding
Assisting the Environmental Health Department, as needed, where food is sold or fuel leaks have occurred.
No recommendations for this finding
Receiving and resolving citizen and consumer complaints.
No recommendations for this finding
Conducting a continual weed abatement program. The current focus is on the control of the yellow-star thistle. FINDINGS 1. The Commissioner is the longest serving County employee at 35 years.
No recommendations for this finding
Additional Recommendations
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These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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Support the Interim Fire Chief as he continues to re- organize the County Fire Department.
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Mandate periodic physical examinations and physical fitness certification as recommended by the County Health Officer. RESPONSES We require the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors respond to all findings and recommendations. Report on the Status of the Mariposa County Landfill and Compost Facility
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MAY/ 7/2015 Alternative Daily Cover after composting. Trommel is in the top left corner. Close-up of ADC after composting 16 . Finished product of ADC Close-up of finished product of ADC Active working face of the Landfill requiring daily cover material
No Responses Found
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Government entities assigned to respond to this report. No response documents have been linked in our database.
